not factored in; not included in calculations; unaccounted for; unplanned for
without showing any sign of; without giving the slightest indication of; without saying anything of; without breathing a word of
sour (expression); (lit.) as if having chewed on a bitter bug
lax; lenient; lukewarm; slow; sluggish
evident; plain; distinct; clear
to be certain of; to have faith in; to believe completely; to trust (someone completely)
awkward; embarrassed; embarrassing; inconvenient; inopportune; untimely
locking swords and pushing against each other; close contest; neck-and-neck game; fierce competition
to be caught in a trap (snare, etc.); to fall for (a trick, ambush, etc.)
big snake; (large) serpent
exchange (of words, views, punches, cups, etc.); give-and-take; reply; answer; response
to sound together; to vibrate mutually; to reverberate
coloring; colouring; color scheme; colour scheme; (touch of) colour; embellishment
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
to jostle; to crowd; to haggle
to vacate; to surrender (e.g. a castle); to give up (e.g. a position); to hand over (e.g. power)
everyday; always; at all times; frequently
remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)
later on; eventually; afterwards
inexcusable; unpardonable; can't be allowed to pass (without comment)
instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
to become fine (of fabric); to be checkmated; to be hard pressed; to be at a loss
air hole; windhole; air vent; deep cave from which cold wind blows
to destroy; to break (by striking); to smash; to ruin (a plan, atmosphere, etc.); to spoil; to wreck
firing in rapid succession; volley of shots
to narrow; to reduce; to contract
intended for ...; oriented towards ...; aimed at ...
improper way (of doing); wrong way; unorthodox method; evil course; evil path; heresy
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
interest; appeal; attraction; fun
yes; sure; gotcha; sycophantically; servilely; fawningly
good-for-nothing; useless; worthless
disreputable; scandalous; disgraceful
theory; standard procedure; common strategy; established tactics